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How Long Should You Keep Financial Documents

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Any bills for big purchases like jewelry, appliances, computers, etc, should be kept permanently for insurance and warranty purposes. Credit Card Statements - These can also be found online, so I'm not sure a paper copy is necessary, unless you need it for documentation for tax deductions, then see Taxes below.

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #236 – May 11, 2012

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Madison presents Credit Card Application Spree to Maximize Sign Up Bonuses posted at My Dollar Plan , saying, “It’s time for a round of credit card applications to make some money! Do you have thousands of dollars worth of student loan debt and/or credit card debt? Readon for some great bonuses.

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10 Reasons You’re Broke

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Instead of investing your money in education or your 401K, your money goes to clothes, gadgets, big screen TV’s or alcohol. You know you shouldn’t be using credit cards all the time. You spend until the money runs out and then you put your purchases on your credit card. Or making your own coffee.

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